Review of Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) by Àngels P — 10 Aug 2010
A documentary made by British screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, who wrote The Terminal (2004), and once upon a time, was once a roadie for the band in this film. It's quite upsetting and touching, and you do feel for the struggles Anvil go through, but there are some laughs to be found, but it shows how hard it is to make it in the music industry.
Back in 1984, it shows 4 acts at the Super Rock festival held in Japan, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and Anvil. 3 of them went on to sell million of records, Anvil sadly didn't, despite having a huge buzz about them.
Cut forwards 21 years later, original singer/guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow delivers lunches for Children's Choice Catering in Toronto, while drummer Robb Reiner is in construction. They still tour as Anvil, and one tour of Europe left them short changed, but they're still determined, and write an album and give it to British music producer Chris "CT" Tsangarides, who see's potential.
Lips and Robb won't give in. You do feel sorry for the position they're in, and their music is very, very good. You can blame bad promotion for them not being more famous than they are. Even the bad promotion they get on the European tour you see in the film is appalling.
It shows the struggle some acts have to go through all the time. But, Lips and Robb are likeable and nice people.
This review of Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008) was written by Àngels P on 10 Aug 2010.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil has generally received very positive reviews.
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